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Gandy Dancer Days: Aug. 9th – Aug.10th Gandy Dancer Days is just around the corner which got me thinking… What exactly IS a Gandy Dancer? By definition, a Gandy Dancer is railroad slang for “a member of a railroad section gang that lays or maintains track.” Where did it come from? Between the years of…

Each year thousands of visitors gather at the Burnett County Airport for the annual Gandy Dancer Fly In. The 2018 event attracted a record-breaking crowd of 3,500 people from all over. This year the festivities take place on July 20th (schedule of events below). The day starts off with a homemade wild rice pancake breakfast…

Happy Dairy Month, Burnett County!  What better way to kick off a northwoods Wisconsin summer than by celebrating National Dairy Month? The tradition started in 1937 as National Milk Month to encourage folks to drink more milk, but over time it developed into a way to show appreciation for the entire dairy industry as a…

You voted, and the winner of the best water experience is the year-round fishing! For fishing enthusiasts, you’ll enjoy our abundant waters as you reel in bass, musky, northern pike, bluegill, walleye and other pan fish. Prehistoric sturgeon swim the waters of the Yellow River, one of the more elusive catches. Ice fishing is a mainstay in Burnett…

You voted, and the winner of best wildlife experience is the breath-taking black bear sightings! For nature enthusiasts, seeing a black bear in the wild can be one of the most exhilarating feelings! Whether you’re driving down Old 35 or hiking out on the Gandy, stumbling upon one of these beautiful creatures is quite the…

You voted, and the winner of the best culture/history experience is the Burnett Dairy Cooperative!  The Burnett Dairy is chock-full of history and delicious cheese. Dating back to the 1890s, the Burnett Dairy started as the Branstad and Wood River creameries. In the 1960s, the two merged to become one profitable location in Alpha, WI (named…

You voted, and the winner of best trail experience is our scenic ATV trail system. For an intriguing three years in a row, the scenic ATV trails have been voted #1 in Burnett County! Join us in for some of the most scenic ATV trails in the region. With over 300 miles of winter-use ATV/UTV and snowmobile trails, expertly…

You voted, and the winner of best Burnett County event is the Webb Lake St. Patrick’s Day Parade! It’s a Northwoods tradition that happens every spring on the day when everyone suddenly becomes Irish. Since 1990 the community of Webb Lake has been hosting a St. Patrick’s Parade featuring bands, floats, and all things green.…

You voted, and the winner of best place to stay is The Lodge at Crooked Lake! A fan-favorite since 2016! Located on the north side of Siren, The Lodge at Crooked Lake features a cozy, northwoods atmosphere with all of the amenities.  While the large, cabin-themed rooms, continental breakfast and pool areas are top notch,…

You voted, and the winner of 2019 Best Arts Experience is the Webster Arts & Crafts Extravaganza! An annual event, the Webster Arts and Crafts Extravaganza is a must for fans of homemade arts, crafts, foods and more. One of the largest regional crafting and shopping events, be sure to stop by on Memorial weekend…